Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES |
PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES |
CHAPTER 415. PROVIDER CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES--MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES |
SUBCHAPTER F. INTERVENTIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES |
SECTION 415.251. Purpose
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The purpose of this subchapter is to reduce the use of restraint and seclusion as much as possible and to ensure that:
(1) the least restrictive methods of intervention are used and that, wherever possible, alternatives are first attempted and determined ineffective; and (2) the rights and well-being of individuals are protected during the use of restraint or seclusion. Source Note: The provisions of this §415.251 adopted to be effective July 22, 2014, 39 TexReg 5581